We come back from a long hiatus to honor Pastor Jeff, Caleb’s dad and our lead pastor, after his sudden death and the shock that followed. We talk candidly about carrying grief while still leading people, and how God meets us with grace when we feel like we’re not ourselves anymore.
• recounting the night of the medical crisis and the hours that changed everything
• naming the unique weight of grieving as a church community while still gathering to worship
• rejecting the idea of “normal” grief and releasing the need to perform healing
• reframing the goal from getting over grief to growing enough to carry it
• holding the paradox of joy and loss during new milestones and major life change
• exploring biblical lament, honest prayer, and the comfort of God’s nearness
• learning from sitting Shiva, presence, silence, and shared memories
• practicing support that works, including community, counseling, boundaries, and self grace.

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Eran Holt - Director of Lead the Generation

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Caleb Leake - Youth Pastor at Allison Park Church

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